GENERAL OVERVIEW
When is the Tokyo 2020 Olympics taking place? The Tokyo 2020 Olympics is taking take place between 23rd July, 2021 and 8th August 2021, although some preliminary events began on 21st July, 2021.
Where is the Tokyo 2020 Olympics taking place? While the vast majority of Olympic action will naturally take place in Tokyo or the surrounding areas, the likes of Yokohama, Saitama, Sendai, Kashima and Sapporo are also hosting events.
Where can I get tickets for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics? Many events at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics are be taking place without spectators, but not all. For full information, your best bet is to head here for the latest information.
What TV channel is the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on in the UK? Televised Olympic coverage is shared between BBC and Eurosport so it is worth checking their schedules for the full breakdown.
Where can I stream the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in the UK? Unlike in previous Olympic Games, the Beeb can only show two live events at any one time, which are viewable on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app. Eurosport subscribers can stream the action on Eurosport Player, while the biggest offering is available for subscribers of discovery+, the new player in town. For those not inclined, the BBC have a highlights programme at 19:30 every evening.
EVENT OVERVIEW
What time is the Men’s Sprint taking place? 10:50 on Friday 6th August (UK time)
Where is the Men’s Sprint taking place? Izu Velodrome
Who is the reigning Olympic champion in the Men’s Sprint? Jason Kenny of Great Britain
Who is the current world record holder of the Men’s Sprint? Nicholas Paul of Trinidad and Tobago with a time of 9.100 seconds
WHO ARE THE LEADING MEDAL CONTENDERS?
The biggest shock in this event has taken place in the qualifying for the final with the reigning champion and six-time Olympic gold medalist (eight-time medalist) Jason Kenny being knocked out early.
The sprint semi-finals feature two Dutch, a member of the Russian Olympic Committee and Team GB’s Jack Carlin.
The Dutch have been separated in those semi-finals and the impressive games that the Netherlands are having means a gold-silver could well be on the cards and their two riders, Jeffrey Hoogland and Harrie Lavreysen, will come in as the favourites.
TSZ’S PREDICTION
Of the two Dutch riders, who are likely to both reach the final of the men’s Sprint, are quite close in terms of who is likely to win. However, Harrie Lavreysen should have the edge over his compatriot. Lavreysen has won the Sprint competition at the 2020 World Championships in Berlin and 2019 in Pruszkow.
TSZ Tip: HARRIE LAVREYSEN (Netherlands) TO WIN
